The public is invited to
WalkForth, an interactive event that will exhibit proposed
improvement concepts that could be incorporated at Metro stations
around the City. The demonstration will include mid-block
crossings, curb extensions, landscaped medians, green alleys and
more for community input on Friday, September 19, at 11:00 am, on
Fourth Street between Long Beach Boulevard and Alamitos
Avenue.

"The City is dedicated to accommodating all modes of travel for
those who live and work in long beach or come to visit," said Mayor
Robert Garcia. “This is part of our efforts to improve
walking and transit use, and to enhance our quality of life and the
local economy by implementing more efficient commuting
options.”

In an effort to achieve the City's vision for a more safe and
enjoyable pedestrian-friendly community, preparations have begun on
a Downtown and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Pedestrian Master
Plan (Plan) that will provide policies, guidelines, and standards
to ensure best practices for pedestrian design and identify
catalytic infrastructure projects.

WalkForth is a citywide event that will provide an opportunity for
input on the Plan that could affect four City Council Districts
along the Metro Blue Line. A grant provided by the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will also
allow for focused efforts on increased pedestrian access to and
from Metro Blue Line Stations in Long Beach.

WalkForth is made possible by support from Metro, Long Beach
Development Services, the City of Long Beach Public Works
Department, and the City of Long Beach Office of
Sustainability.